However, I’d love to hear from anyone with experience in this market.What platforms or services have you found most effective for connecting with traveling nurses?

Along the way I would love to get investors instead of lenders and eventually scale massively. 

I love that you have specific goals for 2025 - I believe if we think it, write it, say it, and share it our goals are 10x more likely to come to fruition.Are you able to do option 2 and just house hack a 2-4 unit building and use a renovation loan which allows you to put down 3.5-5%I highly suggest getting to some local chicago meetup groups (we have an in person one on the 17th)...here is BPs list: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a full list of the chicago meetups that I can share with you too if that'd be helpful.

I love going out to try new drinks and try new food.

If you really like the place but you feel that it is priced too high for your budget, instead of saying “it’s priced too high” and insulting the seller, simply say “I absolutely love your place; it is exactly what I want, and I’d really like to buy it.

Would love to pick your brain a bit if you are open to it!

I don't want to overstep because the gentleman passed away but I also would love to get into this home.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or recommendations. 

Currently operating in 10 different markets across the Mid-south and Southeastern regions and would love to connect with you on what your goals are. 

They found a community they believed in and a lovely house that could pay for itself with the rent income.